Arakawa, Betsy (1959-2025)

Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s Wife, Asked About Flulike Symptoms Before Deaths

Videos, photographs and police reports released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico offered a look into the days before Betsy Arakawa and Mr. Hackman died.

By Julia Jacobs and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

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Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought

Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.

By Julia Jacobs and Annie Aguiar

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Morgan Freeman Honors Gene Hackman at Oscars

Freeman and Hackman, who was found dead last week at the age of 95, appeared together in the 1992 western “Unforgiven.”

By Julia Jacobs

Actors and Actresses Arakawa, Betsy (1959-2025) Content Type: Personal Profile Deaths (Fatalities) Hackman, Gene O'Keeffe, Georgia, Museum Santa Fe (NM)

For Gene Hackman, a Jarring End to a Quiet, Art-Filled Life in Santa Fe

Mr. Hackman, who was found dead with his wife and one of their dogs, had written novels and painted since leaving Hollywood behind for retirement in New Mexico.

By Julia Jacobs